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Justice
Genre Legal drama
Created by Tyler Bensinger
David McNally
Written by Alfredo Barrios Jr.
Tyler Bensinger
Courtney Kemp
Tonya Kong
David McNally
Craig S. O'Neill
Jonathan Shapiro
Lauren Schmidt
Jason Tracey
Directed by Kevin Bray
Danny Cannon
Dermott D. Downs
Karen Gaviola
Anthony Hemingway
Jeffery Hunt
Paul McCrane
David McNally
Deran Sarafian
Starring Victor Garber
Kerr Smith
Rebecca Mader
Eamonn Walker
Opening theme "Lawyers, Guns and Money" by Warren Zevon
Composer(s) Trevor Morris
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13
Production
Executive producer(s) Tyler Bensinger
Jerry Bruckheimer
Jonathan Littman
Jonathan Shapiro
Producer(s) Alfredo Barrios Jr.
Timothy Marx
Patrick McKee
Editor(s) Jonathan Chibnall
Ray Daniels III
Steven Lang
Cinematography Michael Bonvillain
Dermott Downs
Running time 60 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel Fox
Picture format 480i (SDTV),
720p (HDTV)
Original run 02010-08-30 August 30 – December 22, 2006 (2006-12-22)

Justice was an American legal drama produced by Jerry Bruckheimer that aired on Fox in the USA, on CTV in Canada. The series also aired on Warner Channel in Latin America, and the Nine Network in Australia, also on TVNZ TV2 In New Zealand.

It first was broadcast on Wednesdays at 9:00 but, due to low ratings, it was rescheduled to Mondays at 9:00, in the hope viewers of the hit series Prison Break would stay tuned. On November 13, 2006, the show was put on hiatus, but two days later the network announced it was shifting it to Fridays at 8:00 to replace the canceled Vanished.

Fourteen episodes of the series were ordered, of which 13 episodes were produced. Twelve of the episodes of Justice have aired in the United States with the final episode airing in Mexico and the UK.

On May 16, 2007, the series was officially canceled.[1]

Contents

Premise

Justice is about a team of lawyers from different backgrounds who work at the Los Angeles law firm of Trott, Nicholson, Tuller & Graves (TNT&G) and defend clients involved in controversial and newsworthy cases. While criminal defense is most common, other cases may strike the interest of the firm such as wrongful death and other civil cases. As the title implies, the viewer discovers whether or not "justice" has been served following the verdict, when what really transpired is revealed to the audience.

Cast and characters

Ron Trott

Portrayed by Victor Garber

He is the head of TNT&G. His overbearing personality and gleefully amoral approach to the practice of law make him exasperating to many—including juries—but he is a skilled, media-savvy lawyer who shares a good rapport and working relationship with his other TNT&G partners.

He is the face seen on every media talk show in the country—and he wants it that way. He’s great at landing a client, spinning a case and getting his way, but juries hate him. It was his inspiration and win-at-all-cost mentality that brought this group of brilliant, ego-driven attorneys together.

Tom Nicholson

Portrayed by Kerr Smith

He is an idealistic trial lawyer. A native of a small Nebraska town, Hastings, he had a younger sister who died in her late teens. He is only comfortable defending clients whom he believes to be innocent. His youth and appealing demeanor as the all-American face of "not guilty" are cited by Ron as the reason that Tom (rather than Ron himself) should lead most trial representations.

Tom is a brilliant litigator whose everyman, earnest manner makes him Ron's alter ego. Trials are won and lost on the art of battle in the courtroom, and Tom is a master of his domain. He has expressed interest in Alden.

Alden Tuller

Portrayed by Rebecca Mader

She processes the physical evidence and hires experts for courtroom demonstrations. She frequently goes to Dr. Shaw for insight. Although she is unmarried, Alden wears a wedding ring in court in the belief that it helps jurors trust her. Unlike Tom, she prefers to believe that her firm's clients are guilty rather than innocent, so she won't be disappointed if they lose.

Luther Graves

Portrayed by Eamonn Walker

He is a former prosecutor-turned-defense lawyer. A leader in the African-American political community, he is well-connected, politically motivated and in possession of an uncanny ability to take a step back and assess the merits of a case from both the prosecution’s and the defense’s perspective—anticipating the story each side will tell. His role at TNT&G frequently centers on predicting the moves of the prosecution (or the opposing party in civil suits). He's fluent in Spanish, as seen in the show's last episode.

Recurring cast and characters

  • Katherine LaNasa as Suzanne Fulcrum, the host of a cable news program called American Crime. Her coverage of the case in question is featured in several episodes. Suzanne has something of a love/hate relationship with Trott. While she likes the popularity of the cases tried by his firm, she despises his attempts to use her show to his advantage.
  • Aunjanue Ellis as Miranda Lee, a jury consultant frequently employed by TNT&G. She possesses an uncanny insight into the mindset of potential jurors, and her input is often invaluable as the firm develops its legal strategies.
  • Mark Deklin as Dr. Matthew Shaw, a scientific expert hired by TNT&G to help with crime recreations.
  • Erin Daniels as Betsy Harrison, an ex-LAPD employee who worked with Luther back when he was a DA. She currently works as the firm's private investigator. Appears in "Addicts", "Crucified", and "Shotgun".
  • Paul Schulze as J.D. Keller, the District Attorney often is on the opposing side of cases tried by TNT&G. Appears in "Pretty Woman", "Crucified", and "Prior Conviction".
  • Dahlia Salem as Susan Hale, a District Attorney on the opposing side of a few cases tried by TNT&G. Appears in "Prior Conviction", "Shotgun", and "Christmas Party".

Episodes

Season 1: 2006-2007

Episode # Title Original Airdate Production # Nielsen Rating
1 "Pilot" August 30, 2006 276013 2.9/8[2]
The firm represents a husband and father- accused of bludgeoning his wife to death with a golf club- who has been convicted by the media before his trial even begins. They try to prove is was accidental, not intentional.
2 "Pretty Woman" September 6, 2006 3T5101 5.5/9
The firm represents a poor college student (guest star Amanda Seyfried) accused of stabbing a Hollywood music producer to death in a hotel room. She insists it was self defense, but things keep getting covered up.
3 "Behind the Orange Curtain" September 13, 2006 3T5103 4.9/8
When the bride of a wealthy real estate developer (guest star Teddy Sears) disappears the day before their wedding, the firm represents the bartender suspected of killing her before her body is even found.
4 "Addicts" September 20, 2006 3T5104 3.7/6[1]
The firm represents a wild child (guest star Nikki Reed) who happens to be a close friend of Tom's when she is accused of murdering her former boyfriend at a posh celebrity rehab center.
5 "Wrongful Death" September 27, 2006 3T5102 4.6/7
When a single mother is killed on a theme park roller coaster, TNT&G represents her orphaned daughter (guest star Makenzie Vega) in the wrongful death civil case against the giant conglomerate that owns the park. But was her death an accident, or suicide?
6 "Crucified" October 23, 2006 3T5105 4.2/6
The firm takes on the case of a teenage outcast (guest star Bug Hall) charged with killing the school bully in a most unusual fashion. Tom doesn't believe him, but will he reconsider before it's too late?
7 "Death Spiral" October 30, 2006 3T5107 4.3/7
A millionaire's son and his blue-collar girlfriend die in a small-engine plane crash; the firm represents the girl's parents in a wrongful-death suit against the wealthy matriarch, but not for money.
8 "Shark Week" November 6, 2006 3T5106 3.8/6
The firm navigates uncharted waters when it represents a dot-com billionaire (guest star Matt Letscher) and his truckling best friend (guest star MacKenzie Astin) after the half-shark-eaten body of the rich man's wife washes ashore.
9 "Shotgun" December 1, 2006 3T5108 3.0/5
The firm represents the parking attendant for the TNT&G offices after police arrest him for the murder of his wife, since the only fingerprints on the gun are his.
10 "Filicide" December 8, 2006 3T5109 3.3/6
Things get personal for the firm when Ron's former girlfriend (guest star Jane Seymour) stands trial for killing her teenage son, but she maintains it was in self-defense against her abusive son.
11 "Prior Conviction" December 15, 2006 3T5110 2.7/5
A man who Luther had successfully prosecuted for murder, 15 years earlier when he was the district attorney, becomes his client after the man is accused of murdering his landlord yet again.
12 "Christmas Party" December 22, 2006 3T5111
Luther assists Tom in defending a college student who has been accused of murdering a cab driver. Meantime, a baby has been abandoned in the TNT&G offices, and Ron and Alden must find its parents while the rest of the team are at the annual holiday party.
13 "False Confession" February 28, 2007 3T5112
A teenaged babysitter is blamed for the death of a child and forced to confess. Despite the unfair way the confession was obtained it was allowed in the trial.

International broadcasters

Country TV Network(s) Series Premiere/Finale Weekly Schedule
United States United States Fox Broadcasting Company August 30, 2006 cancelled
Canada Canada CTV television network August 30, 2006 Fridays (8/7 Central)
Mexico Latin America Warner Channel November 2006
United Kingdom United Kingdom Living & Virgin 1 October 2007
Australia Australia Nine Network cancelled
New Zealand New Zealand TV2 November 23, 2007 Thursdays 10:30 pm
Austria Austria ATV September 13, 2007 - December 20, 2007 Thursdays 9:10 pm
Belgium Belgium VT4 September 9, 2007 Sundays 10:10 pm
Belgium Belgium RTL-TVI January 23, 2008 Wednesdays 10 pm
Brazil Brazil Warner Channel
Bulgaria Bulgaria Nova Television Soon in 2007 TBA
Czech Republic Czech Republic TV Prima September 21, 2008 Sundays 10:05 pm
Finland Finland MTV3 January 7, 2010 Tuesdays 11:00 pm
 Germany Kabel Eins June 27, 2009 Saturdays 9:05 pm
Hong Kong Hong Kong ATV World September 10, 2007 Mondays 10:05 pm
Republic of Ireland Ireland RTÉ One January 4, 2007 - March 30, 2007 Series finished
Israel Israel yes stars 2 October 28, 2007 Sundays 9:30 pm
Italy Italy Raidue December 13, 2008 Fridays/Saturdays 09:50 pm
Korea Korea OCN July 16, 2008 Saturdays 9:00pm
Malaysia Malaysia Ntv7 February 16, 2008 Saturdays 9.45pm
Netherlands The Netherlands NET 5 January 5, 2007 - December 22, 2007 Saturdays 8:55 pm
Norway Norway TVNorge April 2, 2007 - July 2, 2007 Series finished
Philippines Philippines Studio 23 February 2007 Series finished
Slovakia Slovakia TV Markiza June 4, 2009 Mo - Fri 01:25 pm
South Africa South Africa Dstv - M-Net Series Channel 104 October 2007
Spain Spain TV3 July 29, 2008 Series finished
Sweden Sweden Kanal 5 March 24, 2007 Sundays 9:30 pm
United Arab Emirates UAE America Plus

References

External links


Justice
Genre Legal drama
Created by Tyler Bensinger
David McNally
Starring Victor Garber
Kerr Smith
Rebecca Mader
Eamonn Walker
Opening theme "Lawyers, Guns and Money" by Warren Zevon
Composer(s) Trevor Morris
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13
Production
Executive producer(s) Tyler Bensinger
Jerry Bruckheimer
Jonathan Littman
Jonathan Shapiro
Producer(s) Alfredo Barrios Jr.
Timothy Marx
Patrick McKee
Editor(s) Jonathan Chibnall
Ray Daniels III
Steven Lang
Cinematography Michael Bonvillain
Dermott Downs
Running time 43 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel Fox
Picture format 480i (SDTV),
720p (HDTV)
Original run 02011-08-30 August 30 – December 22, 2006 (2006-12-22)

Justice is an American legal drama produced by Jerry Bruckheimer that aired on Fox in the USA and CTV in Canada. The series also aired on Warner Channel in Latin America, Nine Network in Australia, and on TV2 In New Zealand.

It first was broadcast on Wednesdays at 9:00 but, due to low ratings, it was rescheduled to Mondays at 9:00, in the hope viewers of the hit series Prison Break would stay tuned. On November 13, 2006, the show was put on hiatus, but two days later the network announced it was shifting it to Fridays at 8:00 to replace the canceled Vanished.

Fourteen episodes of the series were ordered, of which 13 episodes were produced. Twelve of the episodes of Justice have aired in the United States with the final episode airing in Mexico and the UK.

On May 16, 2007, the series was officially canceled.[1]

Contents

Premise

Justice is about a team of lawyers from different backgrounds who work at the Los Angeles law firm of Trott, Nicholson, Tuller & Graves (TNT&G) and defend clients involved in controversial and newsworthy cases. While criminal defense is most common, other cases may strike the interest of the firm such as wrongful death and other civil cases. As the title implies, the viewer discovers whether or not "justice" has been served following the verdict, when what really transpired is revealed to the audience.

Cast and characters

Ron Trott

Portrayed by Victor Garber

He is the head of TNT&G. His overbearing personality and gleefully amoral approach to the practice of law make him exasperating to many—including juries—but he is a skilled, media-savvy lawyer who shares a good rapport and working relationship with his other TNT&G partners.

He is the face seen on every media talk show in the country—and he wants it that way. He’s great at landing a client, spinning a case and getting his way, but juries hate him. It was his inspiration and win-at-all-cost mentality that brought this group of brilliant, ego-driven attorneys together.

Tom Nicholson

Portrayed by Kerr Smith

He is an idealistic trial lawyer. A native of a small Nebraska town, Hastings, he had a younger sister who died in her late teens. He is only comfortable defending clients whom he believes to be innocent. His youth and appealing demeanor as the all-American face of "not guilty" are cited by Ron as the reason that Tom (rather than Ron himself) should lead most trial representations.

Tom is a brilliant litigator whose everyman, earnest manner makes him Ron's alter ego. Trials are won and lost on the art of battle in the courtroom, and Tom is a master of his domain. He has expressed interest in Alden.

Alden Tuller

Portrayed by Rebecca Mader

She processes the physical evidence and hires experts for courtroom demonstrations. She frequently goes to Dr. Shaw for insight. Although she is unmarried, Alden wears a wedding ring in court in the belief that it helps jurors trust her. Unlike Tom, she prefers to believe that her firm's clients are guilty rather than innocent, so she won't be disappointed if they lose.

Luther Graves

Portrayed by Eamonn Walker

He is a former prosecutor-turned-defense lawyer. A leader in the African-American political community, he is well-connected, politically motivated and in possession of an uncanny ability to take a step back and assess the merits of a case from both the prosecution’s and the defense’s perspective—anticipating the story each side will tell. His role at TNT&G frequently centers on predicting the moves of the prosecution (or the opposing party in civil suits). He's fluent in Spanish, as seen in the show's last episode.

Recurring cast and characters

  • Katherine LaNasa as Suzanne Fulcrum, the host of a cable news program called American Crime. Her coverage of the case in question is featured in several episodes. Suzanne has something of a love/hate relationship with Trott. While she likes the popularity of the cases tried by his firm, she despises his attempts to use her show to his advantage.
  • Aunjanue Ellis as Miranda Lee, a jury consultant frequently employed by TNT&G. She possesses an uncanny insight into the mindset of potential jurors, and her input is often invaluable as the firm develops its legal strategies.
  • Mark Deklin as Dr. Matthew Shaw, a scientific expert hired by TNT&G to help with crime recreations.
  • Erin Daniels as Betsy Harrison, an ex-LAPD employee who worked with Luther back when he was a DA. She currently works as the firm's private investigator. Appears in "Addicts", "Crucified", and "Shotgun".
  • Paul Schulze as J.D. Keller, the District Attorney often is on the opposing side of cases tried by TNT&G. Appears in "Pretty Woman", "Crucified", and "Prior Conviction".
  • Dahlia Salem as Susan Hale, a District Attorney on the opposing side of a few cases tried by TNT&G. Appears in "Prior Conviction", "Shotgun", and "Christmas Party".

Episodes

# Title Director[2] Writer(s)[2] Original airdate[2] Production Code[2] Nielsen Rating

1 "Pilot" David McNallyTyler Bensinger, Jonathan Shapiro, David McNallyAugust 30, 2006 (2006-08-30)2760132.9/8[3]
The firm represents a husband and father - accused of bludgeoning his wife to death with a golf club - who has been convicted by the media before his trial even begins. They try to prove it was accidental, not intentional. 
2 "Pretty Woman" David McNallyJonathan ShapiroSeptember 6, 2006 (2006-09-06)3T51015.5/9
The firm represents a poor college student (guest star Amanda Seyfried) accused of stabbing a Hollywood music producer to death in a hotel room. She insists it was self defense, but things keep getting covered up. 
3 "Behind the Orange Curtain" Karen GaviolaTerri Kopp, Courtney Kemp AgbohSeptember 13, 2006 (2006-09-13)3T51034.9/8
When the bride of a wealthy real estate developer (guest star Teddy Sears) disappears the day before their wedding, the firm represents the bartender suspected of killing her before her body is even found. 
4 "Addicts" Paul McCraneLauren Schmidt, Jonathan ShapiroSeptember 20, 2006 (2006-09-20)3T51043.7/6[4]
The firm represents a wild child (guest star Nikki Reed) who happens to be a close friend of Tom's when she is accused of murdering her former boyfriend at a posh celebrity rehab center. 
5 "Wrongful Death" Anthony HemingwayAlfredo Barrios Jr.September 27, 2006 (2006-09-27)3T51024.6/7
When a single mother is killed on a theme park roller coaster, TNT&G represents her orphaned daughter (guest star Makenzie Vega) in the wrongful death civil case against the giant conglomerate that owns the park. But was her death an accident, or suicide? 
6 "Crucified" Jeffrey HuntCraig O'Neill, Jason Tracey, Jonathan ShapiroOctober 23, 2006 (2006-10-23)3T51054.2/6
The firm takes on the case of a teenage outcast (guest star Bug Hall) charged with killing the school bully in a most unusual fashion. Tom doesn't believe him, but will he reconsider before it's too late? 
7 "Death Spiral" Dermott DownsJonathan Shapiro, Courtney Kemp AgbohOctober 30, 2006 (2006-10-30)3T51074.3/7
A millionaire's son and his blue-collar girlfriend die in a small-engine plane crash; the firm represents the girl's parents in a wrongful-death suit against the wealthy matriarch, but not for money. 
8 "Shark Week" Danny CannonAlfredo Barrios Jr.November 6, 2006 (2006-11-06)3T51063.8/6
The firm navigates uncharted waters when it represents a dot-com billionaire (guest star Matt Letscher) and his truckling best friend (guest star MacKenzie Astin) after the half-shark-eaten body of the rich man's wife washes ashore. 
9 "Shotgun" David McNallyJonathan ShapiroDecember 1, 2006 (2006-12-01)3T51083.0/5
The firm represents the parking attendant for the TNT&G offices after police arrest him for the murder of his wife, since the only fingerprints on the gun are his. 
10 "Filicide" Kevin BrayLauren Schmidt, Alfredo Barrios Jr.December 8, 2006 (2006-12-08)3T51093.3/6
Things get personal for the firm when Ron's former girlfriend (guest star Jane Seymour) stands trial for killing her teenage son, but she maintains it was in self-defense against her abusive son. 
11 "Prior Conviction" Deran SarafianJonathan Shapiro, Courtney Kemp AgbohDecember 15, 2006 (2006-12-15)3T51102.7/5
A man (Mykelti Williamson) whom Luther had successfully prosecuted for murder, 15 years earlier when he was the district attorney, becomes his client after the man is accused of murdering his landlord 2 months after being paroled. 
12 "Christmas Party" Paul McCraneCraig O'Neill, Jason TraceyDecember 22, 2006 (2006-12-22)3T5111
Luther assists Tom in defending a college student who has been accused of murdering a cab driver. Meantime, a baby has been abandoned in the TNT&G offices, and Ron and Alden must find its parents while the rest of the team are at the annual holiday party. 
13 "False Confession" John PetersAlfredo Barrios Jr., Lauren SchmidtFebruary 28, 2007 (2007-02-28)3T5112
A teenaged babysitter is blamed for the death of a child and forced to confess. Despite the unfair way the confession was obtained it was allowed in the trial. 

International broadcasters

Country TV Network(s) Series Premiere/Finale Weekly Schedule
United States Fox August 30, 2006 cancelled
Australia Nine Network cancelled
Austria ATV September 13, 2007 - December 20, 2007 Thursdays 9:10 pm
File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium VT4
RTL-TVI
September 9, 2007
January 23, 2008
Sundays 10:10 pm
Wednesdays 10 pm
Brazil Warner Channel
Bulgaria Nova Television 2007 Finished
Canada CTV August 30, 2006 Fridays 8:00 pm (cancelled)
Czech Republic TV Prima September 21, 2008 Sundays 10:05 pm
Denmark 6'eren September 10, 2008 Saturdays 7:05 pm
Finland MTV3 January 7, 2010 - March 30, 2010 Series finished
Germany Kabel Eins June 27, 2009 Saturdays 9:05 pm
Template:Country data Hong Kong Hong Kong ATV World September 10, 2007 Mondays 10:05 pm
Ireland RTÉ One January 4, 2007 - March 30, 2007 Series finished
Template:Country data Israel Israel yes stars 2 October 28, 2007 Sundays 9:30 pm
Italy Raidue December 13, 2008 Fridays/Saturdays 09:50 pm
Korea OCN July 16, 2008 Saturdays 9:00pm
Malaysia Ntv7 February 16, 2008 Saturdays 9.45pm
Mexico Warner Channel November 2006
The Netherlands NET 5 January 5, 2007 - December 22, 2007 Saturdays 8:55 pm
New Zealand TV2 November 23, 2007 Thursdays 10:30 pm
Norway TVNorge April 2, 2007 - July 2, 2007 Series finished
Philippines Studio 23 February 2007 Series finished
Slovakia TV Markiza June 4, 2009 Mo - Fri 01:25 pm
South Africa M-Net Series Channel 104 October 2007
Spain TV3 July 29, 2008 Series finished
Sweden Kanal 5 March 24, 2007 Sundays 9:30 pm
UAE America Plus
United Kingdom Living & Virgin 1 October 2007

References

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